circumambulation

UK
/ˌsɜː.kəmˌæm.bjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌsɝː.kəmˌæm.bjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Translations

circumambulationnoun
circumambulations
pl
The monks performed a circumambulation around the sacred site.
Монахи совершили обход вокруг священного места.
The circumambulation of the temple is a significant ritual in their culture.
Обхождение храма является важным ритуалом в их культуре.
Additional translations
circumambulationadjective
UK
/ˌsɜː.kəmˌæm.bjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌsɝː.kəmˌæm.bjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "the circumambulation route").

Definitions

circumambulationnoun
The act of walking around something, especially as part of a ritual or ceremony.
The monks performed a circumambulation of the temple as part of their daily rituals.
A path or course taken while walking around a sacred object, place, or person.
The circumambulation of the mountain is completed clockwise by devout pilgrims.
circumambulationadjective
Relating to or intended for circumambulation.
Pilgrims followed the designated circumambulation path around the shrine.